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Drama series set in the mid-sixties, in which a unit of Royal Military Police officers and their families deal with the challenges of politics, love and war in British-controlled Aden.
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Checked Sep 3, 2026
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Drama series set in the mid-sixties, in which a unit of Royal Military Police officers and their families deal with the challenges of politics, love and war in British-controlled Aden.
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Episode 1
Captain Joe Martin arrives in Aden with his wife Honor to replace the outgoing and much-loved Captain Nick Page of the Royal Military Police.
Directed by Jonny CampbellWritten by Peter MoffatGuest stars Joseph Kennedy, Stefan Erasmus, Paul Tinto, Clayton Evertson, Khaled Abol Naga, Aymen Hamdouchi
Episode 2
Led by Major Harry Markham, the Royal Military Police assist special forces on a dangerous mission. Mary Markham experiences complications with her baby's birth, and Alison Laithwaite introduces Honor to the BP Club.
Guest stars Louis Greatorex, Tom Glynn-Carney, Paul Tinto, Adrienne Pearce, Jamie-Lee Money, Hubert Burton, Grant Swanby, Gavin Lee Gomes
Episode 3
Captain Joe Martin meets with American journalist Martha Franklin to demand that she hand over incriminating evidence. Christmas celebrations at the Royal Military Police base are cut short by a shocking discovery.
Directed by Jonny CampbellWritten by Peter MoffatGuest stars Louis Greatorex, Tauriq Jenkins, Marlon Braaf, Essie Davis, Khaled Abol Naga
Episode 4
The RMP begin their desperate search. Tilbrook takes Markham to visit an important prisoner. Alison can't go on with her pregnancy. Alison confides in Honor about her affair. Ed receives intelligence that leads him into danger.
Directed by Miranda BowenWritten by Mick Collins, Peter MoffatGuest stars Louis Greatorex, Ashish Gangapersad, Michael MacKenzie, Ameer Toefy, Brett Williams, Amira Ghazalla, Essie Davis, Alexander Tops
Episode 5
The NLF demand a swap. Alison watches over Ed, conflicted about their marriage. Honor confronts Martha. Yusra gets a coded message to Armstrong. Joe disobeys orders.
Directed by Miranda BowenWritten by Peter MoffatGuest stars Philippa Berrington-Blew, Tamer Burjaq, Amira Ghazalla, Stuart Graham, Nathan Roberts, Mark Tandy, Clayton Evertson, Essie Davis
Episode 6
Joe's future in the army hangs in the balance. Armstrong fears for Yusra's safety. Honor is devastated by Joe's secret past. Markham struggles between duty and his own moral compass.
Directed by Miranda BowenWritten by Peter MoffatGuest stars Tom Glynn-Carney, Tim Bentinck, Clayton Evertson, Essie Davis, Mark Dexter, Khaled Abol Naga, Aymen Hamdouchi, Andrew Havill
Episode information updated Sep 20, 2026
Jessie BuckleyHonor Martin
Stephen Campbell MooreLieutenant Ed Laithwaite
Amanda DrewMary Markham
Ben MilesMajor Harry Markham
Jeremy Neumark JonesCaptain Joe Martin
Jessica RaineAlison Laithwaite
Ouidad ElmaYusra Saeed
Louis GreatorexLance Corporal Paul Stoneham
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
The Forge EntertainmentUnited Kingdom
